Little Bright Minds
766 N. MAIN ST., HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792Childery Rating: 4/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.4 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.4 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an NC 5-Star Rated License rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects North Carolina's licensing baseline. North Carolina caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:20. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 20 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- NC 5-Star Rated License Level 4 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:20 25
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Child Maltreatment Prevention (1), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Mar 24, 20262 Findings2 Important
- The Child Care Administrator and All Staff Did Not Complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training Within 90 Days Of…
employment. One staff, per the staff and training worksheet, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child
- Staff Did Not Complete the Health and Safety Training Within One Year of Employment.
One staff, per the staff and training worksheet, did not complete the health and safety within one year of employment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/7/2026
Mar 18, 20263 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- Potentially Hazardous Items Including but Not Limited to Power Tools, Nails, Chemicals, Propane Stoves, Lawn Mowers, Gasoline, or Kerosene Were Not Stored In…
locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In the classroom of three year old children, a power
- A Summary of the NC Child Care Law Was Not Given to a Parent of Every Child Enrolled in the Center.
Child, P.M.'s file does not have a signed statement of the parent receiving the summary of the NC Child Care Law. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/30/
- Emergency Medical Care Information Was Not on File in the Center on the Child's First Day of Attendance And/or Was Not Updated as Changes Occurred or at Least…
annually for each child. Two (2) child files; T.F. and S.R. have emergency medical information that has not been updated since
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